Will Tricare Pay 4 Me To Get My Tubes Tied?

We have Tricare Prime and I was wondering if anyone has had them pay for you to get your tubes tied. I have to have a c-section anyway so I'll be cut open on the table but I was wondering if I had to pay anything extra... Thanks!

We have Tricare Prime and I was wondering if anyone has had them pay for you to get your tubes tied. I have to have a c-section anyway so I'll be cut open on the table but I was wondering if I had to pay anything extra... Thanks!

I had my tubes tied with my c-section just this July! I am on tricare prime but where we are stationed I see a civilian doctors there is no MTF. I think it depends where you are and on your doctors. I was told at one time I would have to wait 6 months then could get them tied.

I had my tubes tied with my c-section just this July! I am on tricare prime but where we are stationed I see a civilian doctors there is no MTF. I think it depends where you are and on your doctors. I was told at one time I would have to wait 6 months then could get them tied.

Some places have rules about you have to be a certain age and/or have enough kids already. I'm not sure if all are the same, but I know friends who couldn't get it done because they were young with only two kids... One friend said she could with military because between her and her dh they have 4 kids already.

Some places have rules about you have to be a certain age and/or have enough kids already. I'm not sure if all are the same, but I know friends who couldn't get it done because they were young with only two kids... One friend said she could with military because between her and her dh they have 4 kids already.

Usually you have to be a certain age or have multiple children if that does not apply than you have to wait 6 months but yes they do cover it. I'm 24 Hubby is 25 almost 26 and we are expecting our 2nd baby and he has to wait 6 months after little man is born for his vasectomy....

Usually you have to be a certain age or have multiple children if that does not apply than you have to wait 6 months but yes they do cover it. I'm 24 Hubby is 25 almost 26 and we are expecting our 2nd baby and he has to wait 6 months after little man is born for his vasectomy....

As far as being a certain age or dependent of how many children you already have, I feel like that's not true. Â It is your body and if you decide to get your tubes tied, that's your choice. Â I have three kids, one more on the way and know I am done. Â My OB did ask me if I was sure, but ultimately that is YOUR choice. Â I don't know where you live, but I would look it up for your state. Â Most likely, there aren't "rules" about that sort of thing. Â

As far as being a certain age or dependent of how many children you already have, I feel like that's not true. Â It is your body and if you decide to get your tubes tied, that's your choice. Â I have three kids, one more on the way and know I am done. Â My OB did ask me if I was sure, but ultimately that is YOUR choice. Â I don't know where you live, but I would look it up for your state. Â Most likely, there aren't "rules" about that sort of thing. Â

They normally don't do it during c-section because there is already major surgery involved and surgeons don't want to risk anymore problems (blood loss, infection, etc.) I think they want you to wait a while after so you can recover before another surgery.

They normally don't do it during c-section because there is already major surgery involved and surgeons don't want to risk anymore problems (blood loss, infection, etc.) I think they want you to wait a while after so you can recover before another surgery.

It is true and it's not a "state by state" kinda thing. Tricare is the same across the board for each section... While it is your body it's their money. Sorry but that's how it goes. One of the reasons for the 6 month rule is because pregnancy and post partum are considered high stress times and they don't want you making a rash decision... Also bc around 6 months is when the risk of SIDS greatly reduces.

OP- talk with your OB IF it's a civillian they MIGHT be able to help you... If it's a MTF good luck you'll most likely be waiting the 6 months

It is true and it's not a "state by state" kinda thing. Tricare is the same across the board for each section... While it is your body it's their money. Sorry but that's how it goes. One of the reasons for the 6 month rule is because pregnancy and post partum are considered high stress times and they don't want you making a rash decision... Also bc around 6 months is when the risk of SIDS greatly reduces.

OP- talk with your OB IF it's a civillian they MIGHT be able to help you... If it's a MTF good luck you'll most likely be waiting the 6 months

yes tricare covers it. in fact I am having my tubes removed after this baby. Now as with most doctors not just military alot require you are a certain age r have x amount of children already so I would definately ask if where you are at if they have any regulations like that

yes tricare covers it. in fact I am having my tubes removed after this baby. Now as with most doctors not just military alot require you are a certain age r have x amount of children already so I would definately ask if where you are at if they have any regulations like that

Everyone thanks so much for all of your info! We are on recruiting duty so I see a civilian doc. I'm 24 and this baby makes #2 so if those rules are true then we'll have to wait. Just great to know that Tricare will cover it and we don't have to come up with the money. I think Hubby wants to get cut and I'm getting my tubes tied... no future oops over here! Lol. Thanks again everyone!!

Everyone thanks so much for all of your info! We are on recruiting duty so I see a civilian doc. I'm 24 and this baby makes #2 so if those rules are true then we'll have to wait. Just great to know that Tricare will cover it and we don't have to come up with the money. I think Hubby wants to get cut and I'm getting my tubes tied... no future oops over here! Lol. Thanks again everyone!!

I agree it is A LOT easier for them to get fixed but I asked because I have to have another c-section and was gonna be cut open on the table anyway - no extra pain... If I have to wait then only he will get fixed.

I agree it is A LOT easier for them to get fixed but I asked because I have to have another c-section and was gonna be cut open on the table anyway - no extra pain... If I have to wait then only he will get fixed.

My OB never mentioned a six month rule. In fact he told me
I could have the tubal ligation done the following
day after delivery. While I did find that you should be
a certain age and have three children already, I also found that
it really depends on the Dr.'s guidelines.

My OB never mentioned a six month rule. In fact he told me
I could have the tubal ligation done the following
day after delivery. While I did find that you should be
a certain age and have three children already, I also found that
it really depends on the Dr.'s guidelines.

I found this on msnbc. But you should ask your OB for definite answers to your questions.
updated 10:25 a.m. ET, Tue., Sep. 07, 2004
"Should I get tubes tied along with C-section?
By Dr. Judith Reichman
Q: I am pregnant with my fourth child and am considering getting a tubal ligation during a planned C-section delivery. Is this a good option, and need I worry about post tubal ligation syndrome?
A: If you are sure you will never want to bear another child, this is an excellent way to ensure future contraception. And no, it should not increase the complications of the delivery or affect your future health.
With this procedure, your surgeon blocks the fallopian tubes by removing a small portion and â€œtying offâ€ the ends â€” in medical terms, ligation â€” so that eggs released cannot be fertilized by sperm. (The fallopian tube is the meeting place for egg and sperm. Only after fertilization and subsequent cell division is the embryo-to-be transported to the uterine cavity, where it attaches to the lining and continues to grow.)"

I found this on msnbc. But you should ask your OB for definite answers to your questions.
updated 10:25 a.m. ET, Tue., Sep. 07, 2004
"Should I get tubes tied along with C-section?
By Dr. Judith Reichman
Q: I am pregnant with my fourth child and am considering getting a tubal ligation during a planned C-section delivery. Is this a good option, and need I worry about post tubal ligation syndrome?
A: If you are sure you will never want to bear another child, this is an excellent way to ensure future contraception. And no, it should not increase the complications of the delivery or affect your future health.
With this procedure, your surgeon blocks the fallopian tubes by removing a small portion and â€œtying offâ€ the ends â€” in medical terms, ligation â€” so that eggs released cannot be fertilized by sperm. (The fallopian tube is the meeting place for egg and sperm. Only after fertilization and subsequent cell division is the embryo-to-be transported to the uterine cavity, where it attaches to the lining and continues to grow.)"

Not sure about the age thing; my brother was 23 with 2 kids when he had his vasectomy through Tricare. On another note, for permanent birth control, they may require the consent of your spouse and children. I've heard on more than one occasion of Soldiers making appointments for vasectomies, and being told their wife and children have to be interviewed first. Mostly because Tricare will not pay to have the procedure reversed.

Not sure about the age thing; my brother was 23 with 2 kids when he had his vasectomy through Tricare. On another note, for permanent birth control, they may require the consent of your spouse and children. I've heard on more than one occasion of Soldiers making appointments for vasectomies, and being told their wife and children have to be interviewed first. Mostly because Tricare will not pay to have the procedure reversed.

Yes tricare will pay to get your tubes tied only if your a certain age and have had so many kids or pregnancies and YES they(military and civilian docs) prefer to do it when your already on the operating table because your already cut open and so you won't have to have surgery again thats how most of the army docs do it i've heard it from many different docs in 4 different states and actually had one keep pushing me to have my tubes tied last year here in fort polk, louisiana

Yes tricare will pay to get your tubes tied only if your a certain age and have had so many kids or pregnancies and YES they(military and civilian docs) prefer to do it when your already on the operating table because your already cut open and so you won't have to have surgery again thats how most of the army docs do it i've heard it from many different docs in 4 different states and actually had one keep pushing me to have my tubes tied last year here in fort polk, louisiana

it does vary by dr all the ones i've been to civ and active duty said they do it the same time they preform the c-section and i've also known other women here on post that had it done don't know where everyone else is hearing that about the 6month waiting period maybe it depends on how many kids you have deff not standard preced.

it does vary by dr all the ones i've been to civ and active duty said they do it the same time they preform the c-section and i've also known other women here on post that had it done don't know where everyone else is hearing that about the 6month waiting period maybe it depends on how many kids you have deff not standard preced.

When we were in Alaska DH looked into getting a vasectomy at the base hospital. He was told no because he wasn't 27 and we only had our DD at the time. I guess we'll look into it again after this LO's birth. Also, I think one reason is that they don't want you to change your mind if something happens to your existing child(ren) or you remarry due to death or divorce, but you're already stuck with a decision you made when younger.

When we were in Alaska DH looked into getting a vasectomy at the base hospital. He was told no because he wasn't 27 and we only had our DD at the time. I guess we'll look into it again after this LO's birth. Also, I think one reason is that they don't want you to change your mind if something happens to your existing child(ren) or you remarry due to death or divorce, but you're already stuck with a decision you made when younger.

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